Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Asia, India
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
बरमूडा घास
In German
Meersalat
Bermuda Gras
In French
La laitue de mer
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
Grama
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
alface mar
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Sea sałata
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dudleya
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Lettuce and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sea Lettuce and Bermuda Grass
Care of Sea Lettuce and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.